Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
19%
Columbia, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,042
Population
10,987
Renter Mix
20% Rent
A fetching suburb off of the Mississippi
River
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Charming
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Affordable
Nestled near the Mississippi River and the Missouri-Illinois state border, Columbia is a charming little town in the suburbs of Illinois. Located about 15 miles south of Saint Louis, Columbia provides its residents with big-city proximity, and a short commute for those making daily travels to and from this major metropolis. And with easy access to Interstate 255, the commuter-friendly perks just keep on coming!
Great local restaurants add to the authenticity of this neighborhood. After you find your affordable house or apartment, check out Reifschneider’s Grill & Grape off of Main Street. Bolm-Schuhkraft Memorial City Park features monuments, an outdoor amphitheater, athletic fields, paved walking trails, and an array of community events. Great public schools like Columbia Middle School keep this city feeling family-friendly.
Explore the City
Play a pickup game of sand volleyball at Bolm-Schuhkraft Park.
The gazebo at Bolm-Schuhkraft Park is great for hosting group events.
Columbia City Hall is located in a historic building downtown.
Bolm-Schuhkraft Park's trails and shaded creek make it appealing for a peaceful walk or run.
Vintage homes from the 1800s and early 1900s line the streets around downtown Columbia.
Aerial view of a neighborhood in Columbia.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$98,455
Average: $120,304
Education
3,985
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,307
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Columbia has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of August 2026, the average apartment rent in Columbia, IL is $1,042 for one bedroom, $1,310 for two bedrooms, and $1,408 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Columbia has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,042/month
682 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Columbia, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
425 Students
Public
Grades K-8
610 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
258 Students
Public
Grades K-8
610 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
601 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Jefferson Barracks
- Cliff Cave Park
- Carondelet Park
- Bee Tree Park
- Willmore Park
Military Bases
Airports
- St Louis Lambert International
- Scott AFB/Midamerica St Louis
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.